Timothy Andrew Drew (born August 31, 1978) is a former American

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player.

Career

The brother of MLB players

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and

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, Tim was a

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who played for the

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(-),

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(-), and

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(). He was named the Indians' 1999 Minor League Player of the Year (receiving the "

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Award"). Drew was a part of the then-controversial trade between the Expos and Indians, being traded to the Expos, along with Bartolo Colón in exchange for Grady Sizemore, Cliff Lee, Brandon Phillips and

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. Drew signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the

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Atlantic League for the season. On July 29, 2008, Drew announced his retirement from professional baseball after going 3-3 with a 7.46 ERA for Bridgeport in 13 games.

Personal life

Drew is a

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